Noahs Ark Learning Center

K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (5) Immunizations for each child in care shall be current as medically appropriate and shall be maintained current for protection from the diseases specified in K.A.R. 28-1-20(d). A record of each child's immunizations shall be obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and shall be maintained on the child's medical record form.

Two out of 15 children files reviewed missing current immunizations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000039)

K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (2) Each medical record shall include a medical history obtained from the parent or legal guardian. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall review with each child's parent or legal guardian that child's medical history at least once every 12 months.

One out of 15 children files reviewed missing a medical history form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000039)

K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (1) Each medical record shall include the results of a health assessment conducted not more than twelve months before and obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or by a nurse approved to perform health assessments.

Two out of 15 children files reviewed missing a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000039)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (A) Procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing;

The written emergency plan does not contain all required components to keep children and staff safe during emergencies. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000039)

K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and

One out of 15 children files reviewed missing Authorization for Emergency Medical Care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000039)

K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.

Four out of four staff files reviewed missing health status forms. Four out of four staff files missing negative tuberculosis test. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000039)

K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (a) (3) before allowing any individual to work, regularly volunteer, or reside in the facility and before allowing any individual whose activities involve either supervised or unsupervised access to children to be in the facility;

Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003044)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (j) Food allergies or special dietary needs of specific children shall be known to all staff members. If any child with a food allergy or a special dietary need is enrolled, the following shall be met:

Staff onsite were not aware of a child's allergies or special dietary needs. This resulted in a child with a peanut allergy being served a peanut butter cookie and having an allergic reaction that required medical attention. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003044)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (2) All medications and products containing alcohol shall be in locked storage.

Per collateral contacts, Epi-pens are stored in backpacks that are accessible to children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003044)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (D) procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children;

Emergency plan missing the procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003044)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (H) procedures designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency, including the following:

Emergency plan missing the procedures designation the tasks to be followed by each staff member during an emergency. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003044)

K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (c) (2) (B) Immediately notify the parent or legal guardian if a child becomes ill while attending the program.

Parents weren't immediately notified when an allergic reaction was had by a child. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003044)